Polio drive misses target for 935,000 children in merged districts

Pakistan: Polio Drive in Merged Districts Falls Short; 935,000 Children Missed

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The polio vaccination campaign in Pakistan's merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa fell short of its target, leaving over 935,000 children under five unvaccinated, officials said, citing security challenges and population displacement as key hurdles, The Express Tribune reported. World News | Pakistan: Polio Drive in Merged Districts Falls Short; 935,000 Children Missed.

Polio drive misses target for 935,000 children in merged districts

The polio vaccination campaign in Pakistan’s merged districts was affected by security concerns and population displacement, officials said. More than 935,000 children under five were targeted for vaccination in 2025, but authorities said full coverage could not be achieved. Officials said thousands of families from North and South Waziristan, Bajaur and other merged districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have migrated to different parts of the country…

Polio campaign hits snags in Pakistan’s merged districts, 19 cases reported

Pakistan’s polio eradication drive faced serious hurdles in the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 2025 due to security challenges and large-scale population movement, health officials said, acknowledging that vaccination targets could not be fully met. Authorities said around 935,000 children under the age of five were identified for immunisation in the merged districts, but widespread displacement from areas such as North and South …